Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 19th-century historic farmstead with a mission to interpret North Carolina’s agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits.
The park includes plenty of historical structures and natural features to explore, including a farm history center, a livestock barn, a cotton gin house, a plank kitchen, a water tower, a carriage house, a farm house, walking trail and pond.
It’s also home to goats and chickens.
Here are a couple of upcoming events. See them all on Historic Oak View County Park’s calendar or Historic Oak View County Park’s Facebook page.
America’s Farmer Presidents: Drop-in program for Kids
Saturday, February 15th, 2020, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday, February 16th, 2020, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
Historic Oak View County Park will host a special “Farmer Presidents” children’s drop-in program over Presidents Day weekend: Saturday, February 15, from 10 a.m.-noon and Sunday, February 16, from 2-4 p.m. Learn more about U.S. presidents who were also farmers and enjoy a presidential craft activity! The program is free and no registration is required, simply stop in any time during the advertised hours.
Barnyard Birthday Bash
May 16th, 2020
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
Celebrate the goats’ birthdays with games, activities and cake.
